Onscreen Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Folks, Ive been active on this forum for quiet a while now. Reading alot and the more topics I go through the more im getting interested in the whole thing. Would like to try this out as my new hobby actually. Now when it comes to buying my first rep I think it's going to be a 6536 james bond vintage. Since im new with modding I dont want to destroy it on sight. So im looking for a rep that comes most close to the gen version. Been looking around on different sites and joshua's Sub 6536 SS/SS Blk A-2836 looks pretty slick to me... Or am I wrong? I am not an expert when it comes to these watches and don't notice the small details. Ive tried the search function and found for a start I found that the crown is not same as the gen but it can be replaced easily for a gen one. (Not sure where to get one though). Did some research on Asian movements and figured the 2836 is pretty decent. Can anyone tell me if this watch comes any close to the real deal. And if not, any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I would pm akira, he does a really great job of taking the cartel James Bond subs and making them look way better. He can prob put the gen crown on as well. Otherwise the stock 6536/8's aren't too bad but far from gen looking imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/154063-more-rolex-6538s/ First pic is stock cartel rep, second is gen, and third is Akira's finished product using the watch in pic 2. See how much more accurate it is after he's done. Edited January 3, 2013 by cc33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onscreen Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have contacted Akira , thank you. Im wondering if there are any other options though. Modded reps are relatively expensive. And since its my first rep im abit carefull in price ranges. I also saw the silix one. just 90$ or something. Is the low price really that noticeable? And is a 21J sweeping motion a dealbreaker in a vintage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I don't think it would be wise to buy a 90$ copy of a 40k watch. I don't need to see it to know it will be pretty bad.. Save up a bit and spring for the akira one, you won't be disappointed and it'll look the part. My 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onscreen Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) thanks ill keep it in mind! ill see what akira has to say on this Oh and by the way. In akira's is a 21j right? isnt that a dealbreaker (sweep) when you want something as close as the real deal? Edited January 3, 2013 by Onscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Good luck! By the way I meant he used the watch in pic# 1 to mod not #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) CC, thanks for the kind words Onscreen you got PM. For the record - The 1030 caliber used in the 6536/8 beats at 18,000 bph. So a 21,600 bph 21J movement brings you pretty close - sweep wise Edited January 3, 2013 by Akira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I think I am pretty critical when it comes to details &, viewed under normal circumstances, unless the seconds hand ticks like a quartz watch, I could not tell the difference between the sweep of an 18k & 28k hand, let alone 21k. Point being that I would spend more effort in getting the visual details correct & less with things like sweep. You (Onscreen) should spend some time educating yourself about the look, function & variations of genuine 6536s before clicking any Buy buttons. Relying on others' opinions is a sure-fire recipe for buyers remorse, especially when cost must play such an important factor in your buying decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Nothing out the box is going to look like the genuine, period! you need to spend some time doing research as Freddy said, and then plan on spending a fair amount of money getting the watch modded to resemble the genuine. I said resemble, because no matter what you do, the reps are not going to be a genuine, unless you use all genuine parts A really good dial, good hands, genuine insert,crown/tube etc will go a long way toward making a representative watch, but parts aren't cheap, so you will have a fair amount in the watch before you get finished. Nice thing about the 6536/8, Tudor 7924, etc is there are no date window, cyclops date wheel alignment problems like you find on the 1680,1665 and 6542 and other date dial watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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